Joy Is the Edge: The Mindset of an IU Volleyball Commit

Joy Is the Edge: The Mindset of an IU Volleyball Commit

What if joy wasn’t just a feeling… but your competitive edge? In this episode of the Play in Faith podcast, Coach Chris sits down with Indiana University volleyball commit Ellie Hepler—a standout athlete whose energy, positivity, and perspective make her truly different. From long car rides and years of commitment to earning a spot at…

Surrender, Joy, and Championships | 3x National Champion Coach Candace Moats

What if the key to winning… is letting go? In this episode of the Play in Faith podcast, Coach Chris sits down with Indiana Wesleyan head volleyball coach Candace Moats, a 3-time national champion, to unpack the deeper story behind sustained success. Because this isn’t just about championships. It’s about what happened before them. After…

Coaching, Parenting, and Winning with Purpose | Brodie Garber

What does it look like to coach, parent, and lead with purpose? In this episode of the Play in Faith podcast, Coach Chris sits down with state championship-winning coach Brodie Garber to explore the intersection of coaching and parenting—and how to get both right. After leading Fairfield to a state title alongside his daughter, Coach…

Playing With Purpose: A National Champion’s Mindset | Tyra Marcum

Playing with purpose changes everything. In this episode of the Play in Faith podcast, Coach Chris sits down with Trine University softball player and national champion Tyra Marcum to talk about what it really takes to succeed—without losing your love for the game. From her journey through multi-sport athletics to competing at the collegiate level,…

The Truth About Getting Recruited (From a College Coach & AD) | Justin Grubbs – Bremen H

In this episode of the Play in Faith podcast, Coach Chris sits down with Bremen High School Athletic Director Justin Grubbs to unpack what’s really happening behind the scenes in youth sports—and what it actually takes for athletes to play at the next level. From historic success across Bremen athletics to a culture rooted in…